Michael Phelps

In the vast expanse of aquatic history, one name stands out with unmatched resonance — Michael Phelps. As the most decorated Olympian of all time, Phelps transcended the pool's boundaries to become an icon, leaving an indelible mark on the sport of swimming. In this journey through greatness, we delve into the life, achievements, and unparalleled legacy of the man who redefined what it means to be a swimmer. **1. *A Watery Beginning: The Early Years of Phelps* Michael Fred Phelps II, born

TOKYO: : Michael Phelps' 23 Olympic swimming gold medals is a record that may never be beaten but the Tokyo pool could still see the world's best push the boundaries of human performance to new heights. The number of records from 2008-09, when now-banned bodysuits ruled the pool, has dwindled but some look likely to remain out of reach for years to come. Others, however, are vulnerable. Phelps, now retired, told Reuters last December that disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic meant records

SINGAPORE: Joseph Schooling famously upset the great Michael Phelps to win Olympic gold but he said "my biggest rival is myself" as he bids to return to form at the Tokyo Games. Schooling, Singapore's first Olympic champion, said the year's pandemic delay had given him extra time to prepare after a disappointing world championships in 2019. The 25-year-old caused a sensation at Rio 2016, when he beat his idol Phelps - who has a record 23 Olympic gold medals - by a fingertip